What Causes Swelling In Left Hand And Index Finger?

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016

Question: left hand is swollen on the top, and is painful. what could this be. it's not from a bug bite. the pain started a few days ago in the left index finger

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be tendonitis or arthritis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The swelling and pain in the hand and finger can be due to an inflammation of the tendon or arthritis or a direct injury to the area. If there is no history of injury then an inflammation is likely. Immobilizing the area and doing a hot compress can help. Do take an anti inflammatory pain killer after meals and consult an orthopedician for a physical examination.
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Brief Answer:
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